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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-28

raj returns just published, says Lon
don paper. In pursuance of a promise
made by the Chancellor Of the Ducby
of Lancaster, in reply to 81 question
by Mr.. Barclay in the House OF Com
mons on the 18th of February, q
81 e ial return has this year been
obtained of the unoccupied arabic
farms Or parts of farms OF not less
than five acres which are not In cultl-
walton. The last occasion OF any
such return was in 1881, when the
depression in the farming industry
was far less keeniy felt. The return
shows that there are now only 2G4
unoccupied farms and 1873 uncultl-
waited plots OF arabic land, making q
total for England and Wales OF 25,-
284 acres. Now, this is no less than
Is, 533 acres less than In 1881, re-
suit so entirely different from what
was expected that memorandum
was sent by the department to the
collectors, calling their attention TO
the unlooked-for conclusion and re-
questing further investigation. How
ever, when the returns for this year
were re-examined they were found
correct, and, indeed, the gen.
eral result was fully confirmed.
Some of the officers offered the fol
lowing interesting explanation: In
1881, they say, owners had not re-
allied the necessity for either working
their lands themselves Or making
large reductions in rents, and were al
lowing farms to stand idle until bet
ter times. The permanence Of the fall
ia agricultural values has now been
seen, and as consequence rents have
been much reduced-in some cases to
g. mere agreement to pay the tlthes,
while in other instances, the owners
are farming their own land. The last
course mas been taken not only by
private owners, but even by some of
the colleges at Cambridge, Moreover,
q considerable area of heavy clay
lands which could not be made to pay
has been allowed to lie tallow SO long
that it is now covered with q rank
pasturage of self-sown grasses, and
has been let for rough grazing pur-
poses. OF the total quantity Of 49,
665,314 acres under cultivation this
year, 81, 538, 4S9 acres were returned
as rented; while 4, 1874 ,43O acres were
returned as owned by the occupiers.
The 292, 1895 acres which are thus not
accounted for were in the counties of
Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincoln, in
which large proportion of the farm
ers could not be persuaded that the
information required was not wanted
for the purpose of taxation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-28

CANADA expects to furnish homes to a
large number of Iceland emigrants this
winter
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ASK your shoe and hardware dealers for
Lyons Heel Stiffeners; they keep boots and
shoes straight
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-28

We will present to all who send us their an0
address before the I'D of December, 1887 elegant
Holiday Edition, comprising sixteen pages of origi-
nal stories, sketches anecdotes fashions Tor
dies, gentlemen, and children, etc. by. the best
writer's in the country. This edition viii be equalto
ordinary book of $50 pages and will cost only tbs
trouble of writing and address upon q postal
card and mailing it to THE CHICAGO LEDGER
271 Franklin Street, Chicago, Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-28

Unoccupied Farms,
A curious and unexpected result has
been brought to light in the agricultu-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-28

The Rnet0n RaLdne1
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

THE MARKETS. = Chicago, Mon
day afternoon, May 10 = Wheat met
with an active speculative demand to-day
and prices made sharp advance. Cash
and June hunctuated within 1Bc range
and more deferred futures within 1c
range. Interest centered in June deliv-
cry, which closed 158c higher than last
Saturdays latest prices. Cash closed / 20
higher; July and August 5000 higher.
| The market was unsettled and nervous.
although the final close was within 35c of
outside quotations. Outside parties also
bought freely, and lively trade was
transacted. Considerable excitement
characterized the market. Eastern and
other home markets ruled higher in SYM
pathy with the market here. Foreign
markets ruled stronger.
Wheat-Higher; June sold from S85s
@89c, but sparingly at that, fell to $3.50
then to S824c, closing at S85s@8824c.
July sold at S5T5 @S6c on split to 1910,
closing at 86@96c. August sold at 8414
NICt%8C1 ClOStnH az pOI4C. DSpboIuDcI
sold at S324Q84c, closing at 8324@83Bc.
Confirm; June sold at 3919@3955c
split to 1890, closing at 3919@395sc
bid. July sold from 4138@411sc, off to
414c, closing at 414@41ssc. August
closed of 1890 bid, having sold at 1880.
September sold at 431 &c, closing at 1890
bid.
Oats-Firmer; May about 2614c.. June
sold at 274c, and closed at 274c; July
sold at 2814c closed at 281sc bid. August
sold at 262lc, and closed at 2634c.
Pork-Steady at S21 for cash, May and
June. No sales.
Lard-Strong. Closed at 500 for
May; S6.75 for June; $685. for July, and
S6.921a for August. June sold at 1878
@6.7715, and July at $685..
Short Ribs - We're advanced 216c.
Closing buying market stood at $7.15 for
May; S7.20 for June; $3.50 for July, and
$40 for August. June sold at S720;
July at $730gZ321s and August at S7.4O
@74215.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

On CONDITION THAT ONE HUNDRED PERSONS
attend the coming Convention at North Lewis
burg Ohio, who comply it'll following rules
return tickets will be sold by the agent at that
point for ONE THIRD regular fare:
LIST. Full fare must be paid going, and GER
tificate stating that fact must be obtained
from the agent at starting point.
I'd. These certificates must be presented to
the secretary of the Convention, for his sig
nature, during the session.
Sd. These certificates must be presented to
the agent at North Lewisburg.
Failure to comply with these conditions will
prevent the reduction from being given.
Ministers holding clerical orders for re-
duced rates on the N. Y. P. & o. cannot avail
themselves of certificates.
North Lewisburg is situated on the N. Y, p.
& o. r. R., fourteen miles northeast of Ur-
bana. Persons living south and west should
take train leaving Cincinnati at 1880 p. m
Those residing east on the N. Y, P. & o. should
take trains arriving at North Lewisburg at
9:25 a. m. or 1858 p. m. Those residing west of
Urbana, on the c., st. L. & P, should take the
east bound Chicago express in the morning,
or the east bound st. Louis accommodation
in the afternoon. Those residing east of Ur-
bana, on c., st. l.. & p, should take west
bound ST. Louis express leaving Columbus
about 2;3O p. m. Observance of these direc-
lions will enable you to make close eonneo-
tions at Urbana. Further information will be
promptly given to all who viii address Rev.
J. W. Henley, Secretary, Woodstock, o.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

ARCHBISHOP CoRBIGAN, on last Sun
day, at a pastoral visitation in New York,
spoke on the popular errors which he
said were widely prevalent at the present
time. The first of these was the idea that
private ownership of land was unjust.
This idea the Archbishop characterized
as fallacy against both philosophy and
common sense, and as against the teach
ings OF the Catholic church. Those who
claimed that land, like sunshine aud air,
was the free gift of God, and equally the
property of all, overlooked the great diff
ference that sun and air cannot become
private property, as can land. de de-
clared that every man had a right to
acquire, by honest means, as much prop
erty as he could; and cited the Indians as
an example Of the disastrous results Of
the Stree land policy" The Archbishop
also said that the idea was in direct oppo-
sition to a decree Of the Pope, and that
those who favored it knew that they were
infringing on the ordinances Of God.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
Marrted.

In Tidoute, Pa, May 8, 1887, at the residence
of the brides parents, by Rev. G. Foster
Barnes, Mr.. William H. Turner. and Miss Lu
cinda NJ. Hastings, both of Tidoute.
In Rochester, VT, April 10, 1887, by Rev
Geo. S. Guernsey, Lewis s. Bundy, and Mrs
Lucy J. Bundy, both of Stockbridge, VT.
In Rochester, VT, May 5, 1887, by Rev. Gee
s. Guernsey, Wesley G. Hodgkins, and Miss
Josie e. Nichols. both of Rochester, vt.
At the residence of the brides father Mr.
w. R. Webb. near Woodstock, o., on Monday
evening, May 9, 1887, by Rev, J. W. Henley
Mr.. John M. Moran, and Miss Harriet A
Webb
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
MINNESOTA CONVENTION.

The State Convention of Universalists of
the State of Minnesota will hold its annual
session for 1887 at Anoka, commencing at 10
o'clock a. M, on Wednesday, June 8, 1887, and
continuing until such business as may be
brought before it shall have been disposed of.
This Convention is composed of the ordained
clergymen in fellowship of the Convention,
residing in the State of Minnesota, of four lay
delegates from each Society and from each
Sunday School in it's fellowship, and of
the officers of this Convention. The sew
eral Societies and Sunday Schools interested
are earnestly requested to elect their dele
gates and forward authentic ated lists of them
to the undersigned at No. 60i Rondo street,
st. Paul, at least two weeks before the Con-
vention meets, so that he can make up the roll
of the Council. Notice change of time from
Friday to Wednesday. J. B. CLANCY,
Standing Clerk.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

The completion May Is, 1887, of the
Orleans, West Baden and French Lick
Springs Branch of the Monon Route, brings
Lick Springs into greater prominence, and
with an easy, delightful journey to both the
wearied toiler and the invalid. For period
reaching back to anti stage coach days when
Tippecanoe regained his vigor by drinking
the waters of "Dry Lick" as they were then
called. These springs have been favorably
known for their permanent curative qualities,
being remarkably efficacious in all the dis
eases of the skin, dyspepsia, rheumatism,
liver trouble, Brght's disease, and, in fact,
all chronic complaints where powerful
tonic and alternative treatment is required
In the latter days, when the hardships were
a little lessened by stages, the locality became
known as French Lick Springs" after the
creek into which the waters empty. Invalids
endured every hardship to reach the springs,
and were amply recompensed by the almost
instant relief afforded by These highly cura-
tive waters.
They are located about eighteen miles
northwest of Orleans, Ind, and the principal
springs are in two groups, situated about a
mile apart, the group farthest northwest from
Orleans being known as 'French LICK" and
the other group as "West Baden"
The medicated water percolates into huge
basins of milestone formation, thence aow-
ing between soft messy banks to Lick creek
and the Lost river. At each group has been
erected an elegant hotel, capable of accomo-
dating four hundred guests, and each hotel
has been named after its respective group.
The surrounding country is indeed paradise
for lovers of primeval nature, or deyotees of
the rod or gun.
Through tickets can be purchased to
French Lick and West Baden Springs of any
ticket agent. For special rates and full de-
scription of the Springs, with analysis, etc.,
call on or address any agent of the Monon
Route, or E. o. Mccormick, G. P. A., Adams
Express Building, Chicago.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
SPOON RIVER ASSOCIATION.

The Spoon River Association of Illinois,
comprising the counties of Henry, Rock ISL
and, Mercer Henderson, Warren Knox, Han
cock, McDonough Schuyler, Fulton, Stark
and Peoria, will hold it's annual meeting for
1887, on Saturday and Sunday, May 81 and %,
at Galesburg.
Each church, each society and each Sunday
School is entitled to two delegates.
Each township, within convenient reach of
which there is no Universalist organization,
is privileged to send to our Council one &C
credited representative, VINO is entitled to all
rights of membership, except voting. The
Council will meet promp thy at 10 o'clock a. m,
on the Saturday named. The following provi-
sional program is subject to the approval of
the Association.
Saturday, May 81, 10 a. m, organization; IL,
Occasional Sermon, Rev. Anna E. Fleming
2 p. m, meeting of the Council; 3, Report on
the State of the Church, Rev. Geo. Crum; 1880,
Sermon.
SUNDAY, MAY 22, $50 a. M, Conference;
1910, Sermon, followed by communion; $3.50
p. m, Meeting of the Council; $780, Platform
Meeting. J. c. LEE, Secretary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

The second error which the Archbishop
wish to combat was that the Pope had
the right to command and to be obeyed
only in matters of faith and morals and
when speaking as infallible. This idea
has been decreed false by the Vatican
Council, who had ordered that "if any
one should say that the Pope had right
70 command in the matter of morals but
not in discipline, let him be anathema."
The Pope, however, does not interfere in
matters of politics, unless the govern
ment interferes in matters of conscience,
and he has warned all bishops and arch
bishops that they must be obedient to
the government under which they are.
This is the Archbishop's reply to DIR.
McGlynn.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

FOREIGN.-The Week in Europe
Slow progress is being made with the
Irish crimes bill, owing to the numerous
amendments proposed; the discussion of
them will probably last three weeks. Mr..
Balfour, the Secretary for Ireland, will
it is expected, resign Immediately after
the passage of the bill, as he is unable to
overtake the work of the department,
and suffers from the mental strain.
Mr.. Morley proposes that he and
Gladstone confer with Parnell and Dill
Ion in order to arrange for concerted
action on the amendments to the crimes
bill. Mr.. Gladstone is opposed to purely
obstructive tactics He wants the Par
nellites to fight the clauses of the bill on
the merits of their amendments.
john Bright, abiding to the London
Times articles on Parnellism and
Crime" writes: "All the Times charges
consist of evidence contributed by the
rebel conspirators themselves and state.
ments drawn from United Ireland, the
Irish World and other papers edited by
or the property of active conspirators.
The facts are their own facts. The Times
did not invent them-it only arranged
them so that the public could understand
the case. Parliament should have moth
ing to do with the matter. These con-
spirators and their papers charged Earl
Spencer and MIR. Forster with murder in
knowingly hanging innocent men,. Par
lament did not interfere then to protect
Lord Spencer and Mr.. Forster. Why
should it interfere now to defend Irish
writer's and speakers and assume the
duties and labors of courts of iustice?"
Meanwhile the Times publishes a
series of articles entitled Behind the
Scenes in America" which purport to
contain number of the secret records
of the Gamma Gael Society. Editorially
commenting on its present revelations
the Times says: st is impossible to
doubt that the policy of the Parnellites,
and, therefore, of Mr.. Gladstone, is ulti-
mately dictated by tine heads of the
society and by Patrick Ford"
France has begun the sale of the
crown jewels. Cardinal Simeoni advises
the Pope to urge that the Irish Catholic
clergy abstain from associating them
selves with the agitators. = A French
ministerial crisis is looked forward to in
connection with tine budget.-Mr. Parnell
is reported to be in poor health.-In the
new convention between the Porte and
Great Britain it is agreed that the period
of the British occupation of Egypt shall
not be less than two and not more than
five years.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
ILLINOIS STATE SUPERINTENDENT.

REV. L. w. BRIGHAM, Illinois Superint-
endent will preach as follows:
May %, 30. whitehall. Meetings during in
tervening week.
June IL. Hoopeston, Children's Sunday.
BR. H. N BROWN will preach monthly as
follows:
LIST Sunday, ireland, Ind.
I'd Sunday, Pleasant Grove, Ind.
REV. N. r. QUACKENBUSH will preach
monthly as follows:
list Sur day, Mount Carmel Ind.
I'd Sunday, Rising Sun, Ind.
Sd Sunday, Milan. Ind.
4th Sunday, Burlington, KY.
REV. N. CRARY will preach monthly as fol
lows:
I'd Sunday, Westvilie, o.
4th Sunday, Westvile. o
REV. ]. w. HENLEY will preach
May p, Plain City, o., IL AM, and 1880 p. NJ
Alden Chapel 8 p. NJ.
May 20, Woodstock, o., IL A. H., Children'i
Sunday.
JOHN RICHARDSON will preach
LIST and3d sundays. Eaton, o.
I'd Sunday, New Paris. o
4th Sunday, Plattsville, o.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago broke down with kid
ney and liver complaint and rheumatism.
Since then [ have been unable to be
about at all. My liver became hard like
wood; my limbs were pulled up and filed
with water.
All the best physicians agreed that
nothing could cure me. Iresolved to try
Hop Bitters; have used seven bottles;
the hardness has all gone from my liver,
the swelling from my limbs, and it has
aCorked a miracle in my case; otherwise
I would have been now in my grave.
j. W. MoREY, Buffalo, Oct. l, 1884.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

WILLIAM O'BRIEN, the editor of United
ireland, is now in Canada, where he is
making series of public speeches
against Lord Lansdowne, the Governor
General of the Canadian Dominion and
his il-treatment of tenants in Ireland.
There are serious apprehensions in some
Of the cities of Canada of riotous out
breaks as the result of Mr.. O'Brien's
meetings.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
EXCURSION TO OTTAWA, KAs.

The GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE announces
an excursion rate of one irst-class fare for
the round trip to Ottawa, Kansas, and return,
on account of the annual meeting of the
German Baptist Brethren. Tickets good for
going passage May 20 to 90, inclusive, and
for return passage thirty days from date of
sale. FREE RECLINING CHAIR CARS, magnif-
cent Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, elegant
day coaches, unequaled dining cars, two daily
trains each way. For farther particulars
address E. A. HoLBRooK, q. 7. & P. A.,
O.. r. /. & p. R'y, Chicago, Ii.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
DISCUSSION IN BURLINGTON, KY.

There will be four days discussion in Bur
lington, Ky, commencing May "a, 10 o'clock
a. m The disputants will be, Rev. John
Hughes, of Table Grove, Ill, and w. j. Howe,
of Richmond, Ind, on following propositions:
1. The Bible teaches that all mankind will
be finally holy and endlessly happy.
2. The Bible teaches that part of man
kind will suffer endless punishment.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

A letter of fellowship has this day been
granted to Rev. w. S. Vail, of st. Paul, on let
ter of transfer from the New Hampshire Con-
vention. Upon due application, conditional
fellowship for one year has been granted to
Rev. Thomas James Reid, late pastor of the
Congregationaist Church at Anoka.
BY authority of the committee.
L. G.. POWERS Chairman.
MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, May ID, 1887.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
MINNESOTA CONVENTION.
COMMITTEE OF FELLOWSHIP.

HIRAM J. ORELUP, a licentlate of this Con-
vention, having made formal application for
the calling Of an ordaining council the under
signed, by authority Of the Committee of Eel
lOwship, hereby calls such council TO meet
in the Uniyersalist Church of Anoka, Mimi,
Wednesday, June s, 1857, at o'clock p. m, TO
examine said candidate, and if they find him
worthy. TO authorize his ordination. The fol-
lowing churches have been invited to each
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
OHIO CONVENTION.


The Sixty-SecoDd Annual meeting of the
Ohio Uniyersalist Convention will be held at
North Lewisburg, Champaign County, begin
ming at A NJ. Thursday, June 2, 1887, and con-
tinuing till evening of next day.
All Ministers in Fellowship with the Con-
vention are members. Each church in fellow
ship is entitled to two delegates; Churches
having membership of one hundred or more
are entitled to an additional delegate. Churches
are requested to elect delegates prompt
ly, and report them to the Secretary, as only
those names thus reported can partici-
pate in the business until after organizationi is
completed. Railroad Arrangements if any
are secured, will be announced hereafter
]. w. HENLEY, Secretary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
OHIO SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The Ohio Universalst Sunday School Con-
vention will meet at North Lewisburg, June
l, 1887. Let all schools be prompt in answer
ing the call already given by the Correspond
ing Secretary. But one day win be given 10
the Convention this year, instead of two as
formerly. Therefore let all delegates be
promptly on hand so the brief time may be
well improved. a program will appear later.
+, X. BEEN, Rec SEEN
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

This Assertion viii convene at Dayton, Tip
pecanoe county, six miles east of Lafayette,
on Friday before the second Sunday in June,
commencing at 2 o'clock p. m. and continuing
over the following Sunday. Dayton is on the
L. E. & w. r. r., and the friends extend a
hearty invitation to all to be in attendance.
Let the churches be fully represented.
SILAs MILLER, Clerk.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

LOWERING clouds created alarm Mon
day at Kansas City, resulting in the dis
missal of children from the schools. 1t
was feared that cyclone was imminent,
but only thunder-shower was the out
come. A year ago this month wind
storm passed over Kansas City, killing
over thirty persons. A large number of
the victims were children, who were in a
schoolhouse which was destroyed by the
storm.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
appointments.
INDIANA STATE SUPERINTENDENT.

REV. r. N, JOHN. State superintendent of
Churches, will hold meetings as follows:
May, 81, Knox, Starke Co., as friends may
arrange.
May q, Milan, evening.
May 2S, Milan, evening.
May 20, Milan, morning and evening.
May ~, Milan, p. NJ, memorial address.
June 3. 4, 5, Pendleton, Central Association.
June 10. ii, IL, Dayton, Upper Wabash As
ISOLATION.
June l9, Union City. morning and evening.
June 70, Mier and Sweetzer, as friends ar
range
Correspondence regarding preaching solicit
ted
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
Church 99ntiees.
EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS.

Mr.. A. A. STEARNs, General Agent of
Buchtel College, Akron, o., will hold ed
ucational meetings at the date and place
named below:
May %, jamestown, N. Y.
May 26, Brimfeld, o.
May 20, Titusville, Pa.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

Two barb wire fencing manufactures
failed in this city last week-Trhe firm of
Sherman and Marsh, with liabilities
amounting to $448,000, with assets
amounting to $256,OOO; and the firm of
Schnabel & Co., with liabilities amount
ing to 100000, and assets $183,0O0.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21
THE WISCONSIN CONVENTION.

The wisconsin Universahst Convention will
meet in annual session. accordingto adjourn
ment, with the Universalist Church, in the
city of Lacrosse, on Tuesday, June T. 1887, at
O'Clock in the afternoon. Each parish in the
fellowship of the Conventions entitled totwo
delegates. and these should be elected and
reported to the secretary before the meeting
of the Convention.
L. ]. DINsMoRE, Secretary.